Madrid
Spain’s sunlit capital is a city of world-class art, grand plazas and a legendary late-night energy, where Velázquez and Goya hang minutes from buzzing tapas bars.
Things to do in Madrid
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Madrid wears its status as Spain's capital with confidence and warmth. The city of Velázquez and Goya is home to some of the world's finest art, but it is the energy that defines it — grand plazas, leafy parks, and a nightlife that runs until dawn. Madrid lives outdoors and lives late.
Top Things to Do in Madrid
The Prado Museum holds an unrivalled collection of Spanish masters; nearby, the Reina Sofía displays Picasso's Guernica. Tour the lavish Royal Palace, Europe's largest, then relax among the fountains and rowing lake of Retiro Park.
Soak up the atmosphere of the Plaza Mayor and Puerta del Sol, and dive into the city's defining ritual — a tapas crawl through the bars of La Latina, washed down with local wine.
Tours Worth Booking
- Prado Museum skip-the-line guided tours
- Royal Palace tickets and tours
- Tapas and wine evening food tours
- Toledo or Segovia historic day trips
Best Time to Visit
April–June and September–October bring warm, sunny days perfect for the parks and terraces. Summer is very hot, with locals escaping the midday heat. Winters are mild and clear, with fewer tourists and shorter museum queues.
Getting Around
Madrid's metro is fast, clean and one of the most extensive in the world; it reaches the airport directly. The centre is highly walkable, and the main museums and plazas cluster within an easy stroll of one another.